Staff Assistant I or II

Utah State University•Castle Dale, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

USU Extension in Emery County is seeking a creative and positive person to work as a staff assistant to Extension faculty. Hours will be Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm in the USU Extension office in Emery County. This is a full-time, benefited position. Applicants should be able to work well independently and in a team. Some evening and weekend work may be necessary. This position is administratively responsible to the Emery County Extension Director.

Requirements

For Staff Assistant I – High school diploma/GED or aptitude is required.
For Staff Assistant II - Two years of experience in an office setting or an associate degree/vocational training is required.
Skilled with computers and related software.
Skilled with basic office equipment, including printers, copiers, and telephone systems.
Good organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business data and personal information.
Ability to work without supervision.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures
Excellent customer service skills.
Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Responsibilities

Performs office duties, including answering phones, directing calls to appropriate parties, data entry, filing, appointment scheduling, and other general duties as assigned.
Provides administrative support, including scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings/conferences, and maintaining/ordering office supplies.
Greets and directs visitors.
Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail.
Composes and word-processes various standard documents, correspondence, and reports.
May update website content.
May provide non-business-related support for departmental programs and projects.
Conducts research, compiles data, and prepares papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees, and directors.
Arranges maintenance of office equipment.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.